Portret van Honoré Vial by Charles Aimé Forestier

Portret van Honoré Vial c. 1818

charlesaimeforestier

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

photo restoration

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

ink colored

pencil work

This engraving, "Portret van Honoré Vial" by Charles Aimé Forestier, depicts a bust-length portrait of Honoré Vial. Created around 1818, the work displays a detailed rendering of Vial's face and military uniform, showcasing the artist's talent for capturing realism. The engraving's simplicity and focus on the subject highlight the importance of the individual in 19th-century portraiture.